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F318 JJO

1989 Talbot Express 1500 D

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

176,591 mi
Last recorded176,591 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express 1500 D93,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF318 JJO
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1500 D
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 176,591 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both N/S and O/S ()

Fail 20 Aug 2025 176,560 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (6.02) Limit 2.93 (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings Multiple bolts loose. Lots of play at wheels (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 164,163 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2024 164,131 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 149,733 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 133,111 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 133,083 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 121,956 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 119,977 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 67,423 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 62,583 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

O/s/r tail lamp has water in it but still working

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear gearbox mounting deteriorated allowing engine to move more

Silencer heat shield loose

Pass 22 Dec 2006 60,939 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s/f brake hose perished

Fail 21 Dec 2006 60,930 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s/f rake hose perished

Pass 24 Nov 2005 58,028 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

headlight switch loose

headlight units slightly loose

o/s & n/s front brake discs slightly corroded

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1500 D?

Based on 6,119 MOT tests across 476 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
1,140
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
476
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 316
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 175
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 167
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 160
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 152
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F318 JJO is a 1989 Talbot Express 1500 D in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1989 Talbot Express 1500 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 93,452 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1500 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 316 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F318 JJO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1500 D typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Talbot Express 1500 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F318 JJO is a 1989 Talbot Express 1500 D, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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